Frederick Campus - Maryland School for the Deaf

� All residence halls have TVs to provide both entertainment and educational experiences for the students.
The national TV industry publishes parental guidelines for viewing programs. School staff looks to these
guidelines in order to determine what is most suitable for the students in their care.
� Video games with “E” can be played by students in middle school and high school. Games with “T” can
only be played by students aged 13 and above and with parent’s signed permission. Games with “M” can
only be played by students aged 18 or above and with parent’s signed permission and approval from the
Dean of Students.
Any exceptions to the above policies must be presented to the Principal with written justification and under no
circumstances will consent be made without parental involvement.
School Visitors
Parents and the general public are welcome to visit the school to meet administrators, faculty, and staff, view the
facilities, gain knowledge of the instructional programs, and share ideas. Those wishing to observe classes or to
meet with staff members should arrange their visit in advance to ensure that the time is appropriate and does not
interfere with planned activities or instructional time. Parents seeking enrollment for their children may make an
appointment for a visit at any time during the school year.
All visitors are required to register at the main office in the Ely building or the Elementary building upon arrival and
are required to wear an identification badge while on school property.
Students Driving to MSD
If a residential student will be driving a car to school, prior approval must be obtained from the Dean of
Students. Students driving daily to school may leave campus no earlier than the end of the last period of
instruction. Students are not permitted to go to their car at any time during the school day. During school hours,
students may only park on public streets. Students may park at the Benson Gymnasium parking lot after 3 p.m.
Students Visiting Homes of Staff Members or Volunteers
MSD does not endorse and will not facilitate students visiting homes of MSD employees and volunteers.
Tutoring
Tutoring at MSD can occur in one of three different ways. The first is commonly referred to as “before or after
school help” and is only related to current course content that a student may have some difficulty mastering.
This can be initiated by the middle school/high school student, teacher or parent. This type of tutoring occurs
only during the regular course of a school day as student and teacher are available, and may be provided only
by the teacher of that specific course.
The second type of tutoring is paid or unpaid volunteer private tutoring which is arranged outside of MSD. This
type of tutoring may only be done by persons not associated with the school.
The final type of tutoring is when the parent requests the school’s assistance in locating a private tutor who also
is an employee of MSD. This tutoring occurs after school hours and is conducted outside of MSD.
All requests for after school or summer tutoring from the students, parents, or teachers will be sent directly to
the campus Principal.
Using Bicycles, Skateboards, Rollerblades, Roller Skates, and Scooters
For safety reasons no skateboards, rollerblades, roller skates and scooters will be allowed on campus at any
time. Bicycles may be used for personal transportation from home to school daily. However, bicycles are not to
be used during school hours.
Volunteers
MSD welcomes volunteers in our school buildings. Adults who wish to volunteer in our school must contact the
Volunteer Coordinator and must follow campus procedures before volunteering on campus.
Parent and Student Handbook, 2012-2013 Frederick 51